What will happen if I cut the lock off my water meter?
1 attorney answer You are committing water or utility theft, and this is a crime that is subject to a fine and/or imprisonment. A person does not need to get caught tampering with a meter to be prosecuted.
How do you open a locked watermeter cover?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24HuHhIBII4
What happens if you cut the lock off your gas meter?
Removing a gas lock without the utility company's permission may result in theft or vandalism charges, punishable by fines and imprisonment of around a year, depending on the jurisdiction.
How do you unlock a meter box?
- A pair of needle nosed pliers, work just fine.
- A screwdriver, at the contact point, works.
- A new key costs less then a quid, at a diy store.
- Any other meter key, will open your meter box, all the keys are the same.
Can I cut the lock off my gas meter?
Take note that you may damage the internal mechanism. It could also create an explosion if it is done improperly. Never cut your gas meter because there is a penalty for cutting lock off gas meter.Aug 5, 2021
How do you open a utility barrel lock?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBVKhLuS1cE
How do you remove a watermeter box cover?
Put one hand on the cover and the other hand on the valve box and try to separate them. If you cannot pry up the cover, slide a flat-head screwdriver between the cover and valve box and try to pry it open.
Why is there a lock on my gas meter?
A gas meter lock is a specialized lock that is placed on a gas meter to close off the flow of gas completely. In this case, the meter lock will only be removed when the debt is paid. The most common reason for a gas meter lock being applied is that you are way overdue on your payments.Nov 8, 2019
How do you remove a barrel lock?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cppvsKj_3QQ
How do I turn my gas meter on?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyEfXqMh74A
How do you open the lid on a water meter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TFy4pBgmko
How do you remove a lock barrel from a patio door?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5TQymUxTg
How do I reset my prepaid electricity meter in South Africa?
Press the I key followed by 008. The consumption and number of days are displayed on the meter. The day and consumption counters will be reset by pressing the i key twice.